2nd shift Production Crew Member

Great Northern•Allentown, PA

7d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer established in 1962. Great Northern Laminations specializes in edge protection and protective packaging, producing sustainable and eco-friendly products for national brands. The company fosters a collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace. They are committed to making a difference in the lives of their team members, customers, and communities. Many team members are referred by existing employees.

Requirements

Pride in work
Punctuality
Ability to work safely
Ability to work effectively with others
Optimism
Ownership of responsibilities
Proactive in seeking continuous improvement opportunities

Nice To Haves

Ability to give and/or trade shifts with other team members

Responsibilities

Accumulate, count & pack goods produced on the Vboard machine.
Inspect all goods as they come off the line for proper lamination, and general appearance of printing.
Produce product at targeted production rates and waste goals.
Set a safe & steady speed that targets scheduled need, productivity and waste goals.
Plan & set up correct paper, footage, caliper and width to operate machine for corresponding customer orders.
Read & understand computer-based production scheduling system & customer expectations.
Supply appropriate type & amount of paper.
Constantly monitor & act upon quality and inform the machine adjuster and others.
Pack product in quality manner per packing standards.
Have proper skids ready for start-ups. Build, band, stack and wrap skids to customer specifications.
May require working up to 12 hour shifts to cover for vacations and other absences.
Assist in all phases of Plant machine operations (including Legacy) as needed for breaks, vacations, changes or special projects.
Keep up to date with any ongoing machine improvements.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Foster an attitude of lean thinking, sustain improvements and follow lean initiatives.
All other duties as required by Production Supervisors or Management